Citrus limetta (Sweet lemon, Mediterranean sweet lemon)
Citrus limetta is a small tree with lemon-like shape that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has irregular branches, and relatively smooth, brownish-grey bark. It possesses numerous thorns. The leaves are more rounded and oval than an orange tree. Blossoms and new leaves are bright purple
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French Name: Limettier
Arabic Name: ليمون حامض
Pronunciation: SIT-rus lime-ET-ta
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Asia
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Heat Zones: 9 to 11
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12
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Uses: Mass Planting, Container, Edible
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Size/Shape
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 m
Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters, 5 to 8 meters
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Margins: Crenate
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: Pleasant (Lemony)
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Smooth, Spines
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Hesperidium
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Color: Yellow
Seasons: Spring
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Tolerance
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic
Water Requirements: Moderate
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Management
Plant Propagation: Grafting